Geology of the Pacific Northwest : investigate how the Earth was formed with 15 projects
Title:
Geology of the Pacific Northwest : investigate how the Earth was formed with 15 projects
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Summary:
Learn how geology and physical geography are intertwined and explore the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, western Montana, and northern California are a unique part of the United States known for its explosive volcanoes and earthquakes. The region has everything from glaciers and tundra to mighty rivers and the only temperate rainforest in the United States.
Contents:
Geology and geography -- Plate tectonics shape our land and sea -- Mountain ranges -- Volcanoes and earthquakes! -- Basins and plateaus -- Climate -- Rivers -- Ecosystems -- The coast.
Physical Description:
120 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
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Publisher:
Nomad Press,
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Publication Date:
2011
ISBN:
9781936313396
9781936313389
Publication Information:
White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, c2011.
Call Number:
J 551 BROWN